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2. Identity theft - Wikipedia

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   The term identity theft was coined in 1964. [1] Since that time, the definition of identity theft has been legally defined throughout both the U.K. and the U.S. as the theft of personally identifiable information. Identity theft deliberately uses someone else's identity as a method to gain financial advantages or obtain credit and other benefits.

3. Identity theft in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Identity theft involves obtaining somebody else's identifying information and using it for a criminal purpose. Most often that purpose is to commit financial fraud, such as by obtaining loans or credits in the name of the person whose identity has been stolen. [1] Stolen identifying information might also be used for other reasons, such as to ...

4. Identity fraud - Wikipedia

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   Identity theft is the unauthorized use of another's personal or financial information to defraud an individual or entity into obtaining goods or services. The term 'personal or financial information,' typically refers to a person's name, address, credit card, bank account number, Social Security number, or medical insurance account number.

5. I lost $11,300 to identity fraud. What I learned: Usual ... - AOL

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   Hacks that expose the personal financial information of Americans soared to a record high of 3,205 in 2023, according to the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center. That total includes breaches ...

6. Are you the victim of identity theft? Here's what to do - AOL

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   My identity was stolen. It was a nightmare. And it could happen to you. There are a few different ways you can become a victim of identity theft.

7. Which Banks Are Best at Dealing With Identity Theft and Fraud?

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   5. Wells Fargo. With more and more threats to your money being cooked up every day, systems of protecting against fraud as well as identity theft insurance need to evolve to stay one step ahead of ...